Types of membership

MembersA member means a public entity which has a financial market conduct and financial consumer protection supervision mandate. It can include national and regional authorities including supervisory authorities, regulatory authorities, ministries of finance or central banks. Only Members have a right to vote.

AssociatesAn associate means a public national or international entity which does not meet all of the criteria to be a Member but which is considering the establishment of a financial market conduct supervisory regime and is interested in becoming a member over time.

ObserversAn observer is an interested party that does not meet the criteria to be an associate or member and which has a direct interest in the effectiveness of financial market conduct and financial consumer protection supervision and may include international organisations, financial institutions, non-government organisations and professional firms.